Harris Value

7540 Emma Lou St, Houston, TX 77088

1,861 sqft, built 2000, in Acres Home Appraised at $227,977 for 2026.

Harris County account 0162650000206

Appraised value
$227,977
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$271,331
Living area
1,861 sqft
$123 per sqft
Year built
2000
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $207,252 in 2025 to $227,977 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $122 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $43,354 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Acres Home neighborhood and ZIP 77088.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 767 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $143 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +10.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 2418 Areba St, Houston, TX 77091
    1,930 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,930 vs 1,861 sqft); Similar lot size (7,500 vs 6,977 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $182,681
  • 7433 Maxroy St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,608 sqft | $135/sqft | built 2002 | 14% smaller (1,608 vs 1,861 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 2000); Similar lot size (7,425 vs 6,977 sqft)
    $217,124
  • 2417 Lucky St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,851 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (1,851 vs 1,861 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 2000); Same quality (Average)
    $269,970
  • 6507 Goldspier St, Houston, TX 77091
    1,718 sqft | $166/sqft | built 2015 | 8% smaller (1,718 vs 1,861 sqft); Similar lot size (7,500 vs 6,977 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $284,336
  • 6602 Goldspier St, Houston, TX 77091
    1,644 sqft | $106/sqft | built 1986 | 12% smaller (1,644 vs 1,861 sqft); Similar lot size (7,500 vs 6,977 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $173,940

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 9626 Park Heath Ln, Houston, TX 77088
    August-26-2026 | 1,875 sqft | $112/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (1,875 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,900
  • 9707 Misty Vine Ct, Houston, TX 77088
    August-31-2026 | 1,727 sqft | $156/sqft | built 2005 | 7% size difference (1,727 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 6606 Grand Haven Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    July-7-2026 | 1,956 sqft | $117/sqft | built 1990 | 5% size difference (1,956 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $228,500
  • 8526 Wild Basin Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    August-7-2026 | 2,136 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1996 | 15% size difference (2,136 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $263,000
  • 5418 Greenhill Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    August-14-2026 | 1,771 sqft | $127/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,771 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.